Internet privacy is very important for not only protecting emails and thoughts, but also to prevent identity theft. It is very important for the users to use Internet safely and securely to protect themselves. Whether the internet users use their personal computer at home or at work, there are different methods available to protect their privacy. Here are few methods to protect privacy when using Internet.

 

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The new technologies have made hackers to easily access network of other Internet users. Therefore, users should use some basic techniques while accessing Internet at home such as buying own router, using secure encryption, protecting router with password, controlled sharing methods, and activating anti-virus and firewall programs. Buying own router provide better equipment quality and also the users can rely on their security configuration.

Encrypting sensitive data is very important and most wireless routers are provided with data encryption that can be easily changed by the Internet users to improve their security. The default password provided in the router should be changed and the new password should be very difficult to crack. Also, while sharing folders, it is better to avoid sensitive data. Finally, PC should have firewall and anti-virus, and also it should be updated with the latest security patches.

Some of the techniques that should be used to protect privacy when using  computers on public Wi-Fi are activating firewall, encrypting the sensitive data files, avoiding the use of sensitive information, and disabling wireless. These are only few techniques to protect privacy when accessing Internet.